1MDB Bombshells: Unmasking the Scandal's Surprising Web of Celebrities and Political Elites

2. The Hollywood Connection

One of the most unexpected twists in the 1MDB scandal was its link to Hollywood. Riza Aziz, the stepson of Najib Razak, was co-founder of Red Granite Pictures, the production company behind films like The Wolf of Wall Street. Investigators alleged that money embezzled from 1MDB helped finance the production of these movies, entwining Hollywood glamour with the scandal’s murky financial dealings. This revelation stunned the entertainment world and underscored how illicit funds can infiltrate even the most unlikely industries.